Understanding Solitary Confinement, 9/11 Commission Report, Teach Me How To Sit

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The use of solitary confinement in prisons is considered controversial by many. Rob Ferrett finds out how and when it’s used in Wisconsin correctional facilities. He also discusses a new report on national security and terrorism, and in Teach Me What You Know, learns about correct posture when it comes to sitting.

Featured in this Show

  • Understanding The Effects Of Solitary Confinement

    Allegations have emerged accusing prison staff of abusing inmates in the segregation unit of the Waupun Correctional Institute. A former chief of the Wisconsin prison system explains how solitary confinement is used and what impact it has on the people occupying it– from the inmates to the prison guards themselves.

  • 10 Years Later, 9/11 Commission Issues New Report On Terrorism, National Security

    The 9/11 Commission has issued a new report on terrorism and national security, ten years after their landmark report on the events of September 11th, 2001. A member of the Commission talks about what’s in the report, and the recommendations going forward.

  • Teach Me What You Know: How To Sit

    Everybody knows how to do it, but most of us do it wrong. This week on “Teach Me What You Know,” we learn how to sit!

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Walter Dickey Guest
  • Jamie Gorelick Guest
  • Evan Johnson Guest